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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

Joe was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

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News
Pompton Lakes Rhino Theatre Expands Pompton Lakes Rhino Theatre Expands
Pompton Lakes Rhino Theatre Expands POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- Rhino Theatre in Pompton Lakes is opening a second location in town in May. The Rhino Studio 237 will feature a 90-seat black box performance space along with three rehearsal spaces and two rooms for private lessons.  The new space will feature plays, musicals, open mic nights, screenings of classic films and more.  More details on the grand opening celebration in May will be posted on the Rhino Theatre website as they become available. 

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Federal Officials Talk Dangerous Chemicals In Ringwood Federal Officials Talk Dangerous Chemicals In Ringwood
Federal Officials Talk Dangerous Chemicals In Ringwood RINGWOOD, N.J. -- Federal officials issued an apology to Ringwood residents for failing to announce the discovery of more dangerous chemicals at the former Fort Motor Company site, according to NorthJersey.com. Environmental Protection Agency said they waited three months to tell citizens about the 1,4-dioxane found in ground water at nearly 100 times the state standard, NorthJersey.com reported.  The EPA is still developing a cleanup plan for the site, NorthJersey.com said.  Click here to read the NorthJersey.com article.

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Events
Rutherford Williams Center Organizes Comic Con Rutherford Williams Center Organizes Comic Con
Rutherford Williams Center Organizes Comic Con RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Willliams Center in Rutherford will host a mini Comic Con on Saturday, March 19. Guests include: Will Torres and William Olmo, Mike Sellers, Justin Sullivan, members of Inside Joke Films, Jon Braylock, Dan Crossley and more.  Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online.  Comic Con will run from noon to 9 p.m.  The Williams Center is located at 1 Williams Plaza.

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Business
Century 21 Department Store To Open In American Dream Meadowlands Century 21 Department Store To Open In American Dream Meadowlands
Century 21 Department Store To Open In American Dream Meadowlands EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Department Store Century 21 announced it will open a location at American Dream in East Rutherford when the facility opens. Century 21 said the location will be nearly 60,000 square feet and will offer men's, women's and children's apparel, footwear, outerwear, lingerie, accessories, cosmetics and home goods. “The decision to come to American Dream was easy, a true destination in the New York Metropolitan Market. As part of our company’s thriving expansion strategy on the East Coast, this opportunity is something we are very excited about," Raymond Gindi, co-CEO…

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Schools
Glen Rock Teachers Receive Foundation Grants Glen Rock Teachers Receive Foundation Grants
Glen Rock Teachers Receive Foundation Grants GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Glen Rock Middle Schoo teachers Melissa Strype  and Theresa O'Malley received a $1,500 grant from the Glen Rock Education Foundation to fund "Engineers Teaching Algebra." The goal of the program is to make algebra lively, relevant and real for eighth graders on S.T.E.E.M. Day on May 19.  The day is geared toward promoting a lifelong interest in science, technology and engineering.

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Events
Tenafly Nature Center Teaches Visitors How To Make Maple Syrup Tenafly Nature Center Teaches Visitors How To Make Maple Syrup
Tenafly Nature Center Teaches Visitors How To Make Maple Syrup TENAFLY, N.J. -- The Tenafly Nature Center will hold a maple syrup workshop on Sunday, March 6. Attendees will discover the history of making syrup and how technology has changed the process. All ages are welcome. The workshop will take place both indoors and outdoors, so proper attire is needed.  There will be two sessions: the first will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. while the second will take place between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.  Admission is $5 per person for members and $10 for non-members for anyone over 2-years-old. Click here to sign up.  The Tenafly Nature Center is located at 3…

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Schools
Demarest Students Compete At State Career Development Conference Demarest Students Compete At State Career Development Conference
Demarest Students Compete At State Career Development Conference DEMAREST, N.J. -- Nine students from Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest competed in the State Career Development Conference in February. Three students placed high enough in state competition to qualify for the finals round and received a medal for their outstanding achievement: Veer Shah, Sean Costa, and Roey Rozen. Each student also received trophies for the highest score in the written events or role-plays. To qualify for competition, students had to place in the top of their category at the regional competition, held on January 6, 2016 at Ramapo College.

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Saddle Brook Updates Zoning Board Meeting Schedule Saddle Brook Updates Zoning Board Meeting Schedule
Saddle Brook Updates Zoning Board Meeting Schedule SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The Saddle Brook Zoning Board updated its meeting schedule recently. The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 7. All other meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the July and September meetings, which will be pushed to the second Monday due to Independence Day and Labor Day.  Saddle Brook Town Hall is located at 93 Market St.

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Westchester Residents Named To Forbes' Top Billionaires List Westchester Residents Named To Forbes' Top Billionaires List
Westchester Residents Named To Forbes' Top Billionaires List Three men with ties to the Hudson Valley were ranked in Forbes' top 25 billionaires in the world recently.  White Plains Native and former Dobbs Ferry resident Mark Zuckerberg was the highest rated mogul with ties to the area. The Facebook founder ranked No. 6 overall with a net worth of $44.6 billion, Forbes said. Former New York City Mayor and North Salem homeowner Michael Bloomberg was ranked eighth overall with a net worth of $40 billion, Forbes reported.  Bedford's George Soros ranked 23rd overall with a net worth of $24.9 billion.  Beyond the Top 25, former Bedford resident Carl Ica…

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Sports
High School Wrestling State Tournament Seeding Set High School Wrestling State Tournament Seeding Set
High School Wrestling State Tournament Seeding Set BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- The draw for New Jersey's state high school wrestling tournaments were released and several Bergen County athletes secured top seeding, according to NorthJersey.com. Six wrestlers from Bergen Catholic earned top seeds, including Nick Suriano, who is looking to become only the second wrestler in state history to finish his career with a perfect record and four state titles. Gerard Angelo, Christopher Foca, Shane Griffith, Joe Grello and Kevin Mulligan also earned No. 1 seeds in the tournament in their respective weight classes, NorthJersey.com reported. Hasbrouck Heigh…

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